Are the Bruins Still Playoff Contenders?

Are the Bruins Still Playoff Contenders?

July 12, 2026 · 42 min

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Joe Haggerty and Shawn Hutcheon discuss the Bruins' offseason moves and their implications for the upcoming season.

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest the Fourth Period's Shawn Hutcheon discuss the Bruins moves in free agency and at the NHL Draft, and what it could mean for the rest of the summer for the Black and Gold. They also answer some fan questions. 0:00 - Intro 3:34 - Draft Recap & Overall Offseason Thoughts 6:07 - Breaking Down the JJ Peterka Trade 11:32 - Why the Bruins Keep Drafting Goalies — And Why It's Smart 21:11 - Re-signings Breakdown 23:21 - Too Many Defensemen — Who Gets Moved? 28:45 - Are the Bruins Incrementally Better or Just Different? 30:03 - Breaking Down the Atlantic Division Race 33:21 - Young Guys Who Need to Step Up 36:08 - Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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